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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,031.08, 15,041.89 and 3,008.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,031.08, 15,041.89 and 3,008.38 is: 4,511.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,031.08 : 15,041.89 = 3,008.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,031.08/15,041.89 = 3,008.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,031.08x = 15,041.89 × 3,008.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,031.08x = 45,251,721.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,251,721.04/10,031.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,511.15

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